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Proposed “Ban Flock Act” Targets License Plate Readers, Including Drone-Based Systems ↗
Proposed federal legislation would limit government use of automatic license plate readers and place new conditions on federal funding for state and local agencies.
SPH Engineering Announces Winners of the 2026 Global Drone Operations Awards ↗
The inaugural awards recognized drone-borne GPR at a Chilean mine, gamma-ray peat mapping in Ireland and contact-free orca health research, plus a special recognition for remote drone education.
Badland Batteries Opens Drone Battery Cell Manufacturing Facility in Fargo ↗
The 80,000-square-foot North Dakota plant will produce lithium-ion pouch cells for drones, defense platforms and autonomous systems using domestic and allied raw materials.
Elsight Launches Cellular-Based Positioning for GPS-Denied Uncrewed Systems ↗
The new capability uses patented cellular network measurements and multi-source fusion to geolocate drones and vehicles when GPS is jammed, spoofed or unavailable, and it flags spoofing in real time.
Finding a Niche in American Drone Manufacturing: The Harris Aerial Story ↗
Small drone manufacturer finds its market niche By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In business, sometimes getting in on the ground floor of an emerging trend is the key to success – even for a company whose…
Beyond Decibels: UK Drone Noise Report Could Offer a Model for Future Regulation ↗
UK Civil Aviation Authority recommends a phased approach to managing drone and eVTOL noise as commercial operations expand.
FAA Clarifies Drone Authorization Requirements for Airport Emergency Exercises ↗
New guidance explains how airport operators should request airspace access when using drones in emergency response training.
From Standalone Counter-Drone Systems to Integrated Air Defense ↗
Expanded agreement brings net-capture and kinetic counter-drone capabilities to European and allied defense customers.
FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Test Changes October 26: What Applicants Need to Know ↗
New image-based questions will require applicants to interpret aviation charts, while existing Part 107 regulations remain unchanged.
DroneClear Launches ChatGPT App to Help Travelers Navigate Thailand’s Drone Rules ↗
AI-powered service provides information on drone registration, insurance, and flight restrictions.
Do Cleaning Drones Actually Work? 15 Apellix Before-and-After Jobs Show the Results ↗
Cleaning drones offer a commercial use case providing one of the clearest examples of drones handling the “dark, dirty, and dangerous” jobs.
29 Governors Call for Expanded Counter-Drone Training Under New Federal Law ↗
Bipartisan request seeks more training for law enforcement, corrections officers, and National Guard personnel as states implement new counter-UAS authorities.
Cleaning, Painting, and Beyond: Lucid Bots Expands Its Drone Platform ↗
Student’s vision turns into drone cleaning startup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The inspiration needed to start a successful company can come in many forms.
“Hammer Down”: FCC Moves to Open 50 MHz of Spectrum for Drones ↗
October 29 vote will also consider new restrictions on foreign electronics testing and certification laboratories.
WarrenUAS Hosts Second Tactical Drone Training Course for Regional First Responders ↗
Following a July session for police, fire and water rescue teams from New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the November 21 course shifts to team leadership, mission evaluation and scenario execution.
Ørsted and Skyports Trial Heavy Cargo Drones for Turbine Maintenance at Hornsea 2 ↗
The four-week North Sea trial flew maintenance kits weighing up to 65 kilograms (143 pounds) between a service vessel and turbine tops, and it included the first BVLOS delivery inside the wind farm.
Court Challenge Could Shape FCC Authority Over Previously Approved Drones ↗
Hikvision challenge comes as FCC considers restrictions on previously authorized foreign-produced drones A case argued before the U.S.
Satellite Applications Catapult Announces National Drone Testing Center at Westcott ↗
The National Autonomy and Drone Innovation Centre, backed by £2.25 million (about $3 million) from Buckinghamshire Council, will give UK companies a place to generate regulator-grade safety evidence under controlled,…
SimActive Enables Online Sharing of Gaussian Splats From Correlator3D ↗
A new Correlator3D capability publishes Gaussian splat models directly to a connected Cesium account, making photorealistic 3D results easier to distribute and view.
LiveU and Airwise Solutions Partner On New Public Safety Drone Solution ↗
The integrated stack pairs LiveU’s bonded, low-latency video transport with Airwise fleet management, airspace awareness and video distribution in one validated workflow for public safety agencies.
Smarter Drone Searches May Require Less Replanning, Not More ↗
New research finds that autonomous vehicles can gain most of the benefits of adaptive route planning with only a few course corrections For an autonomous drone searching for a missing person, new information can change…
Teledyne FLIR Launches AI-Enabled Air-to-Ground Tracking Software for UAS ↗
Prism A-ISR combines AI detection, multispectral imaging and edge processing for airborne surveillance and defense applications Teledyne FLIR OEM has launched Prism A-ISR, a new software module designed to provide…
Drone Industry Insights Launches ASTRA Intelligence Matchmaking Platform for Drones and Robots ↗
The searchable platform now lists more than 1,500 companies and 6,500 products from 68 countries, with free base listings and rankings based on how complete each company’s profile is.
Auterion Introduces Universal Nemyx Vertical Launch System ↗
The modular launcher stacks drones in tubes on an electric elevator, fitting 30% more aircraft into the same volume while keeping each one charged and updated.
Wing and Walmart Name Denver and Seattle for 2027 Drone Delivery Expansion ↗
Denver announcement comes as Colorado communities consider local rules for drone delivery infrastructure Wing and Walmart have named the Denver and Seattle metropolitan areas as their next drone delivery markets.
Michigan Medical Drone Delivery Pilot Expands to Multiple Aircraft and Sites ↗
Second phase will test longer flights, multiple drones and sensor technology as partners explore rural healthcare logistics A medical drone delivery project in northern Michigan will begin its second phase on October 6.
FCC Grants Covered List Exemption for Dronus K500L Drone System ↗
New Conditional Approval allows the Italian-made K500L and its docking station to remain eligible for FCC equipment authorization, subject to onshoring and continued vetting requirements The Federal Communications…
FAA Awards $12 Million for Drone Research and Testing ↗
Funding supports 19 projects focused on detect-and-avoid, BVLOS communications, drone traffic management, identity verification and other technologies for UAS integration The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has…
Drone Incursions at Wildfires Surge as Aircraft Face More Groundings ↗
Unauthorized drone flights are rising sharply in 2026, disrupting aerial firefighting operations and increasing enforcement efforts.
DHS Tests Counter-Drone Technology With State and Local Law Enforcement ↗
Field assessment gives first responders hands-on experience with commercial C-UAS systems as agencies prepare for new procurement opportunities The Department of Homeland Security is testing commercial counter-drone…